The Kingston MBA offers a stimulating and challenging learning experience, providing you with a firm foundation in the main management disciplines. You will develop new ways of thinking, communicating and managing projects. The group study experience and work-based assignments help your personal development and leadership skills. 

MBA scholarships 2007

There are three kinds of scholarships available specifically for full-time MBA students:

• Veolia Environnement scholarships (to be confirmed) - Veolia Environnement is offering two scholarships to candidates with innovative ideas on issues relating to waste management; water treatment; energy management; and/or the environment and sustainable development (please note that these scholarships are still to be confirmed);
• Kingston Business School scholarships - we are awarding these to candidates offering interesting perspectives on corporate social responsibility; innovation and entrepreneurship; or leadership; and
• Kingston University scholarships - these are currently being developed. Check back soon for more information.

The application process is as follows:

• Make a direct application to Kingston Business School for a place on the Kingston MBA
• When you have received and accepted an unconditional offer of a full-time place and paid the course fee deposit, you can proceed with your scholarship application.
• Complete the scholarship application form (PDF) and a 2,000 word essay on a topical business issue. If you are applying for either the Veolia Environnement or Kingston Business School Scholarship, tailor your essay towards the relevant issues listed above.
• Return your application form and essay to the MBA Course Administrator, Kingston Business School, Kingston University, Kingston Hill, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7LB, tel: 44 (0)20 8547 7120, email: mba@kingston.ac.uk.
• The deadline for applications is 1 August or 15 December prior to the term of entry.

The judging process is as follows:

• On receipt of your scholarship application and essay, the MBA admissions team will draw up a shortlist of applicants.
• We will invite shortlisted applicants to present a case to a panel of judges.
• We consider various criteria in awarding the scholarship, including your academic achievements, your capacity to undertake and complete the MBA programme, and relevant professional experience. In particular, we will look at:
• • the quality of the argument presented;
  • evidence of original or independent thought;
  • evidence of your ability to take a strategic/long-term perspective on an issue and relate this to the business community;
  • your understanding of the chosen topic;
  • the relevance of the topic to the academic, vocational and/or other experience that has motivated your desire to study it further;
  • how the MBA programme will advance your future career; and
  • the clarity of your written and oral presentations.

• Please note that the judges’ decision is final and there will be no feedback or negotiation on awarding decisions.

International scholarships 2008

The International Office is offering awards totalling £250,000 for 2008 entry, with each scholarship worth £3,000. These are open to prospective full-time postgraduates in any subject area on a one-year taught masters degree.

You can apply for an international scholarship if you:

• are an international student (classified as “overseas” for fee purposes)
• have an offer of a place on a course at Kingston for 2008 entry
• are not currently registered on a postgraduate course at Kingston University

You might also be eligible for an international loyalty bursary if you are a Kingston University alumni or have a family connection with the University.

For further information contact
The MBA Course Administrator
+44 (0)20 8547 7120
http://www.kingston.ac.uk/mba/

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